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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 874.92 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 874.92 and 447.92 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 874.92 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/874.92 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 874.92 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 391,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,894.17/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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